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Shameless: A Tropical Authors Novel
A father’s worst nightmare…
Harvey Thackerson lost his wife to a seemingly random car accident and now his teenage daughter has gone missing in the Florida Keys.
When he decides to leave everything behind to find her, he discovers things about her past that he and his wife never knew. She may be in bigger danger than he thought.
Hold on tight, as Shameless sets sail on a tumultuous thrill ride through the Florida Keys. Written in four parts by four best-selling Tropical Authors, the story plunges Harvey into the worlds of each author's characters in a desperate search for his daughter.
Whether you're new to these fan favorites, or an old friend along for the ride, you'll love seeing them band together in this tropical action and adventure
Troy Bodean is a coastal rambler drifting from beach to beach with murder and mayhem all around. While he’s just looking for a tropical place to settle down and call home, he runs into trouble at every stop on the way.
Check out the Troy Bodean Tropical Thriller series to find out what Troy’s getting into next.
Kate Kingsbury , a dive instructor with a knack for finding things, just wants to work on her ancient houseboat or go kayaking with her retired police dog, Whiskey. But when trouble washes ashore on her beloved Shark Key, she and her marina family will risk everything to make the world right again.
Jump into Kate’s non-stop thrill-ride with the Shark Key Adventure Series.
Chase Gordon , a former Marine makes his home on board his 40-foot sailboat, Carina. When he's not working as a part-time bartender, he's a full-time boat bum finding trouble in all kinds of places.
Grab your gear and come aboard for fast-paced adventure.
Mac Travis . Laying low is something he thought he would excel at. He wouldn’t be the first —or the last—to come to the Florida Keys to escape his past. What could have been never seems to happen to Mac as he is pulled into one adventure after another.
A wild ride of boating, salvage, and fishing with a strong dose of Keys counterculture. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Harvey Thackerson lost his wife to a seemingly random car accident and now his teenage daughter has gone missing in the Florida Keys.
When he decides to leave everything behind to find her, he discovers things about her past that he and his wife never knew. She may be in bigger danger than he thought.
Hold on tight, as Shameless sets sail on a tumultuous thrill ride through the Florida Keys. Written in four parts by four best-selling Tropical Authors, the story plunges Harvey into the worlds of each author's characters in a desperate search for his daughter.
Whether you're new to these fan favorites, or an old friend along for the ride, you'll love seeing them band together in this tropical action and adventure
Troy Bodean is a coastal rambler drifting from beach to beach with murder and mayhem all around. While he’s just looking for a tropical place to settle down and call home, he runs into trouble at every stop on the way.
Check out the Troy Bodean Tropical Thriller series to find out what Troy’s getting into next.
Kate Kingsbury , a dive instructor with a knack for finding things, just wants to work on her ancient houseboat or go kayaking with her retired police dog, Whiskey. But when trouble washes ashore on her beloved Shark Key, she and her marina family will risk everything to make the world right again.
Jump into Kate’s non-stop thrill-ride with the Shark Key Adventure Series.
Chase Gordon , a former Marine makes his home on board his 40-foot sailboat, Carina. When he's not working as a part-time bartender, he's a full-time boat bum finding trouble in all kinds of places.
Grab your gear and come aboard for fast-paced adventure.
Mac Travis . Laying low is something he thought he would excel at. He wouldn’t be the first —or the last—to come to the Florida Keys to escape his past. What could have been never seems to happen to Mac as he is pulled into one adventure after another.
A wild ride of boating, salvage, and fishing with a strong dose of Keys counterculture. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
186 pages, Paperback
Published February 28, 2023
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February 6, 2023
To adopt at their age seemed unreal, when the US Marshall offered them a girl.
From the cartel she had escaped, into witness protection, and little in details.
She excelled academically and we were so proud, all that stopped when she received a note . Memories brought her emotionally down, and broken, now a runaway. A phone call shattered Harvey, could he find her, he realized
he too was running away.
Gripping plot that comes with the call she has to come in and relocate.
He lost his wife, he couldn’t lose his daughter.
Her life to save once again the cost if she left again.
Given ARC for my voluntary review …Feb 28 releases
From the cartel she had escaped, into witness protection, and little in details.
She excelled academically and we were so proud, all that stopped when she received a note . Memories brought her emotionally down, and broken, now a runaway. A phone call shattered Harvey, could he find her, he realized
he too was running away.
Gripping plot that comes with the call she has to come in and relocate.
He lost his wife, he couldn’t lose his daughter.
Her life to save once again the cost if she left again.
Given ARC for my voluntary review …Feb 28 releases
March 23, 2023
Wow!!! That's it
Oh my goodness..I have met some of ,who books him upthese characters in the past and some only in passing but the authors have done crack up job with this one. A father saving his daughter, not knowing how to do anything on his own in Florida he meets Troy Bodean. And the adventure begins as more get involved because that's what friends do. I can only say through all of the twists an turns that this book doesn't let go for one minute right to the end. Thanks guys.
Oh my goodness..I have met some of ,who books him upthese characters in the past and some only in passing but the authors have done crack up job with this one. A father saving his daughter, not knowing how to do anything on his own in Florida he meets Troy Bodean. And the adventure begins as more get involved because that's what friends do. I can only say through all of the twists an turns that this book doesn't let go for one minute right to the end. Thanks guys.
February 19, 2023
A fascinating book written by four of my favorite authors, each carrying on the story and including characters from their own series. An adoption of a girl rescued from a drug cartel family. Once grown, she receives threats and takes off, not long after her adoptive mother is killed in a car crash. The father goes hunting for her and trying to save her, meeting the different characters who try to help him. A gripping and perilous journey filled with danger and excitement! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which I received a free ARC of, and write this review voluntarily.
March 14, 2023
I started out thinking how can characters from 4 different writers with totally different interests come together to make a good story.
By the end, I knew and was waiting for more.
The kicker at the end of the story added to the excitement of coming to a conclusion.
Fantastic from one cover to the other.
By the end, I knew and was waiting for more.
The kicker at the end of the story added to the excitement of coming to a conclusion.
Fantastic from one cover to the other.
March 30, 2023
Good Read
Third book in the series good read not my favorite, could be because I’m not familiar with any of the characters? Met some new friends I may be following. With all the travel around Marathon I’m surprised that Jesse McDermott didn’t get involved! OK back to the Keys and the next adventure!
Third book in the series good read not my favorite, could be because I’m not familiar with any of the characters? Met some new friends I may be following. With all the travel around Marathon I’m surprised that Jesse McDermott didn’t get involved! OK back to the Keys and the next adventure!
February 20, 2023
An excellent tropical mystery adventure with a well written storyline by four different authors. The characters in the story are main characters from the authors own books. Very enjoyable read with plenty of action and suspense. Highly recommended and page turning tale.
March 4, 2023
This was an awesome collection. A great way to get introduced to the authors' characters. Even though written by 4 different authors, they switch seamlessly into their own characters! An enjoyable read! These are four of my favorite authors anyway!! Highly recommended.
March 8, 2023
To contrived!
The weaving of all the authors and their protagonists into The story made it difficult reading.I don't think I'll look for another I'll just support each one individually.
The weaving of all the authors and their protagonists into The story made it difficult reading.I don't think I'll look for another I'll just support each one individually.
March 29, 2023
A boatload of action
A great collaboration between great writers. The way they inject their characters into one story is amazing. I have never experienced such a thrilling read. With most of my favorite characters in one book. Bringing the Keys alive. Well done. I stand amazed..
A great collaboration between great writers. The way they inject their characters into one story is amazing. I have never experienced such a thrilling read. With most of my favorite characters in one book. Bringing the Keys alive. Well done. I stand amazed..
April 14, 2023
What a fast paced read
Once again my favorite authors came together with a great story bringing all my best friends together as never before. The whole story was full of lots of twists and turns.ciao from San Rafael Dr Heredia ....
Once again my favorite authors came together with a great story bringing all my best friends together as never before. The whole story was full of lots of twists and turns.ciao from San Rafael Dr Heredia ....
September 15, 2025
each writer are probably is smooth on their own!
This is my option and only my option —-
The book didn’t flow smoothly for ME with 3 different writers. Each writer has their own great style. It s like mixing different fantastic boozes together!
This is my option and only my option —-
The book didn’t flow smoothly for ME with 3 different writers. Each writer has their own great style. It s like mixing different fantastic boozes together!
March 6, 2023
Awesome
This was a great book that was a great addition to the series. Makes me want to explore the adventures of the characters.
This was a great book that was a great addition to the series. Makes me want to explore the adventures of the characters.
March 6, 2023
An interesting read with plenty of action and twists and turns. Would have enjoyed it more if I had read the previous books about the characters for more background information.
March 8, 2023
very confusing
No sequence running from one group to the next. There is no logic and completely unrealistic. Won’t be buying another one from the sequence.
No sequence running from one group to the next. There is no logic and completely unrealistic. Won’t be buying another one from the sequence.
March 9, 2023
Exciting, Enjoyable and Action-Packed!
When the pages turn this fast, it's bed time and work us waiting for me but I'd rather see what's happening next?!
When the pages turn this fast, it's bed time and work us waiting for me but I'd rather see what's happening next?!
March 10, 2023
Another tropical winner!
Another group of talented best selling writers of mystery adventures, and another perfect bullseye! Action packed from beginning to end!
Another group of talented best selling writers of mystery adventures, and another perfect bullseye! Action packed from beginning to end!
March 16, 2023
entertaining tropical adventure
Great mix of characters and authors. Enjoyable escapade start to finish! Individually the authors are fantastic, working together more so!
Great mix of characters and authors. Enjoyable escapade start to finish! Individually the authors are fantastic, working together more so!
May 14, 2023
Awesome read. Kept me busy keeping up with all the players. Loved it.
June 6, 2023
A fun and exciting read
The authors have created an amazing and unique plot to go with a fascinating group of characters making this hard to put down
The authors have created an amazing and unique plot to go with a fascinating group of characters making this hard to put down
December 28, 2024
good story
Good story but a little choppy with the author swaps. The writing by each author was really good but I was not impressed with the transitions
Good story but a little choppy with the author swaps. The writing by each author was really good but I was not impressed with the transitions
September 11, 2025
Great concept working know characters
into a timeline that keeps the story moving
to a great conclusion.
into a timeline that keeps the story moving
to a great conclusion.
December 8, 2025
Graceless was awesome.
Timeless was almost as good.
This thing was awful! One of the most annoying characters (Harvey) I've encountered in any book. I found myself rooting for one of the cartels to put him out of my misery.
Timeless was almost as good.
This thing was awful! One of the most annoying characters (Harvey) I've encountered in any book. I found myself rooting for one of the cartels to put him out of my misery.
March 10, 2023
Enjoyed meeting characters from books I have yet and want to read. This is a great series, especially if you love the ocean and southern Florida.
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